1942 Nevada gubernatorial election

The 1942 Nevada gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1942. Incumbent Democrat Edward P. Carville defeated Republican nominee Aaron V. Tallman with 60.26% of the vote.

1942 Nevada gubernatorial election
November 3, 1942
 
Nominee Edward P. Carville Aaron V. Tallman
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 24,505 16,164
Percentage 60.26% 39.75%
Governor before election

Edward P. Carville
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Edward P. Carville
Democratic

Elections in Nevada
None of These Candidates

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 1, 1942.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Edward P. Carville (inc.) 13,494 62.89
Democratic Roland H. Wiley 7,964 37.11
Total votes 21,458 100.00

General election

Candidates
  • Edward P. Carville, Democratic
  • Aaron V. Tallman, Republican

Results
1942 Nevada gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Edward P. Carville (inc.) 24,505 60.26%
Republican Aaron V. Tallman 16,164 39.75%
Majority
Turnout 40,669
Democratic hold Swing
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2019-04-30.
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